

Activities
Skiing, Off-Piste Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Touring, Freestyle Snowboarding, Off-Piste Snowboarding, Private Ski Lesson, Private Snowboard Lesson, Splitboarding
Experience levels
First Timer, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced Intermediate
Age ranges
Children, Teenagers, Adults, Adults
Languages
English, French
Team qualifications
D.E. Ski Alpin
Independent ski instructor offering private ski lessons, snowboarding, splitboarding, ski touring and freeride in Serre Chevalier, Le Monêtier-les-Bains. Bilingual English and French.
William Bankes arrived in the Hautes-Alpes at the age of 7. A state-qualified D.E Alpine Ski instructor, he is an independent instructor affiliated with ESI (International Ski School). Having lived in the Southern Alps for over 25 years, William is a former member of the French national snowboard team, competing on the World Cup circuit. He has been a ski instructor for over 10 years and created Serre Chevalier Ski School to share his experience.
Whether you are a beginner or expert, from 3 to 99 years old, William teaches all ages and abilities. Come perfect your technique or learn new skills on the magnificent ski domain of Serre Chevalier in the Hautes-Alpes — from green to black pistes, and also off-piste.
Discover the Serre Chevalier ski area with its exceptional snow conditions and blue skies. Half-day and full-day engagements available on-piste or off-piste freeride, with guidance to the best terrain, restaurants, and backcountry spots. Technical advice on avalanche safety equipment is also provided.
For those seeking adventure away from the ski lifts and closer to nature, day trips or multi-day ski touring and splitboard excursions are available — including overnight stays in mountain refuges for the more adventurous.
Operating in the Serre Chevalier valley (Villeneuve, Monêtier-les-Bains). Also able to connect you with partners for Nordic skiing, snow kiting at Col du Lautaret, snowshoeing in the Parc National des Écrins, and sledging at Col d'Izoard.
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Serre Chevalier Ski School is a ski and snowboard school based at Serre Chevalier, France. The lifts run between 1,219m and 2,764m, a vertical drop of 1,545m. 250 km of marked pistes are served by 58 lifts. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN).
Serre Chevalier Ski School teaches skiing, off-piste skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, freestyle snowboarding, off-piste snowboarding, private ski lesson, private snowboard lesson, and splitboarding. Levels covered: First Timer, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Intermediate. Age groups: Children, Teenagers, and Adults. Serre Chevalier Ski School publishes 15 lessons on Find a Ski School. The catalogue covers private and group lessons. Prices start from €120.
Lessons are given in English and French. One instructor has a public profile with Serre Chevalier Ski School. Qualifications listed on their profiles include D.E. Ski Alpin. The highest teaching grade listed on their profiles is the full international diploma. Stated teaching experience: 10 years.